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Beats by Dre urBeats

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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • lightweight
  • comfortable design and pretty decent audio quality
  • durability and tangle-resistant cables

Cons

  • they have no in-line mic
  • weak spot has always been a lack of advancement in audio tech
  • Female vocals seemed a bit muffled

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 98 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Beats by Dre urBeats - Pros & Cons

Beats by Dre urBeats

Pros

  • lightweight
  • comfortable design and pretty decent audio quality
  • durability and tangle-resistant cables
  • The sculpted controller is easy to operate by feel
  • durability and tangle-resistant cables for
  • powerful bass that retains very good definition at any volume
  • very responsive and easy to operate by feel
  • The headphones are pretty stylish
  • good-looking and have a fun bass response
  • re remarkably comfortable and have simple
  • easy controls

Cons

  • they have no in-line mic
  • weak spot has always been a lack of advancement in audio tech
  • Female vocals seemed a bit muffled
  • heavy bass becomes a little problematic on pop and soul tracks
  • the headphones began to feel mildly uncomfortable
  • faint noise every time the cable rubs up against the fabric of your shirt
  • increasingly annoying cable noise
  • The highs
  • too
  • were a disaster
  • feels fiddly and annoying

Beats by Dre urBeats - Technical Overview

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IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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18 g
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Beats by Dre urBeats - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Height0.88 in
Weight0.63 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Red
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Gold,White
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Pink Gold
  • Pink,White
  • Red
  • Red,White
  • Silver
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Control typeIn-line control
Attachment typeEar canal
Body material
  • Metal
  • Rubber
CategorySport
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 98
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter0.35 in
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Beats by Dre urBeats Beats by Dre - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.5
Based on 9 reviews
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Beats by Dre urBeats Beats Fit Pro Review: Apple's Best Earbuds Ever
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WIRED
Published: 11.11.2021
Beats Fit Pro Review: Apple's Best Earbuds Ever
4.5

The latest Beats in-ears are by far the best everyday headphones for iPhone owners.

Beats by Dre urBeats Home review
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whathifi
Published: 31.03.2016
Home review

All about the bass, and nothing else, for these one-track-minded headphones...

Beats by Dre urBeats Beats urBeats Earphones Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 05.01.2017
Beats urBeats Earphones Review
3.3

The Beats urBeats are simple and straightforward in-ear headphones. They don't leak much, they're easy to carry around and stable enough to use while jogging. Un...

Beats by Dre urBeats Beats urBeats3 review
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SoundGuys
Published: 21.07.2020
Beats urBeats3 review

For listeners who love their beats and want to keep things wired, the Beats urBeats3 earbuds are an affordable, aged option.

Beats by Dre urBeats Beats by Dre urBeats3 Review
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www.themasterswitch.com
Published: 12.02.2020
Beats by Dre urBeats3 Review
2.5

See our in-depth review of the Beats by Dre urBeats3 in-ear headphones, with our analysis of the design, comfort and fit, sound quality, accessories, and more.

Beats by Dre urBeats Beats urBeats Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 06.02.2014
Beats urBeats Review

Dr. Dre urBeats is a good set of in-ear headphones for the bass-loving set, offering durability and tangle-resistant cables for a reasonable price.

Beats by Dre urBeats Beats Studio Buds review: big ambition, imperfect execution
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The Verge
Published: 14.06.2021
Beats Studio Buds review: big ambition, imperfect execution
3.8

Beats is getting more Android-friendly than ever before.

Beats by Dre urBeats Beats Studio Buds review: Apple’s Android-loving noise-cancelling earbuds
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the Guardian
Published: 10.08.2021
Beats Studio Buds review: Apple’s Android-loving noise-cancelling earbuds

Buds have good sound, battery life, compact shape without stalks and work with Android or iPhones

Beats by Dre urBeats urBeats3 Earphones review
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TechRadar
Published: 03.04.2019
urBeats3 Earphones review

Beats by Dre's flashy in-ears embrace the Lightning Connector

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